Historic 1958 Giants Debut at Packed Seals Stadium in San Francisco
The page highlights a significant event in baseball history, showcasing a panoramic view of Seals Stadium in San Francisco during the first major league championship game in California on April 15, 1958. This game marked a milestone as it was the first time a major league game took place in the state. A crowd of 23,448 fans packed into the facility for the New York Giants' debut in the National League following their relocation from New York City. Seals Stadium, once home to the Pacific Coast League team San Francisco Seals, was a historic venue just prior to the Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers' move to California, which significantly changed the landscape of baseball in the West.